Hi! My name is Rowan Wechsler. I am a Political Science major with minors in Spanish & Mandarin Chinese, and a certificate in Asian Studies set to graduate in the Spring of 2028. I am passionate about public service and making sure that language never stands as a barrier between people and the resources they…
Time to Say Goodbye to Florence
As my trip comes to an end, the lessons I have learned both inside and outside the classroom will stay with me throughout the rest of my academic career and beyond. Learning about the importance of sustainability and its impact on communities is something I will carry with me whenever I design or analyze a…
Ben Got His Keys to a London Flat!
Hi! My name is Ben Wallis and I’m a third-year Molecular Biology major on the London Pre-Health Internships program. I will be interning at King’s College Hospital for the next two months in the Culture and Organizational Development department. I chose this program because of the unique opportunity it held: getting to experience and learn…
Prisha’s Going to Lisboa!
Hello all! My name is Prisha, and I am majoring in Psychology and am part of the Honors College. The end goal is to become a Clinical Psychologist. Studying abroad was always something I wanted to do, but I had no idea how to make it happen. I was thinking about finding programs through different…
Try Not to Smile, it’s Weird
(while reading please enjoy some pictures I’ve taken!) “Try not to smile at people on the street… to us it’s a little freaky”. This was one of the top five “don’t do these things while you’re in Portugal” items during orientation with my sponsoring organization FLAD (Fundação Luso-Americana para o Desenvolvimento) made sure to emphasize….
Spellbound by Scotland: My Transformative Experience Studying Abroad
This journey through Scotland was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Although the schedule felt crammed at times and we only had about 4 weeks, I have gained so much from this experience. Coming into this, I was extremely anxious. I had never traveled alone before, let alone internationally. I knew absolutely…
The Magical Bus
Surprisingly, the bus system was one of the most interesting things about Scotland. So much so that I wrote a think piece on it (which I will include below). The bus systems here are reliable, used by most, and overall an enjoyable experience. We spent anywhere from an hour to three hours on the buses…
From the Classroom to the Ceilidh
For me, Scotland built connections that I hope will last a lifetime. There were only 15 of us, including our two professors, which I think created a better opportunity to bond. We all sat in a classroom for a minimum of 2 hours every day, and we took many class trips together. It would be…
Hvala Slovenia!
I have officially concluded the portion of my study abroad program conducted in Slovenia! The past week in Slovenia was spent taking part in healthcare site visits and workshops, lectures on history and language, and cultural experiences in Maribor, Ljubljana, Bled, and rural Slovenia. For the healthcare portion of the week, we were able to…
Emily is in Germany!
Hi everyone! My name is Emily and I am majoring in Neuroscience, minoring in Chemistry, and have a certificate in Disability Studies. I have always wanted to study abroad and when I applied to Pitt a few years ago that was one of my goals in undergrad; however, I had no clue how I was…